AberCollab

Collaborations can strengthen research outcomes, foster robust knowledge exchange and produce impactful results. 

AberCollab programme 2024-25:

The AberCollab funding and training programme created is part of Aberystwyth University’s 2023-2028 Innovation and Knowledge Exchange Strategy.

AberCollab aims to help researchers build and strengthen collaborations and share knowledge effectively to support innovation and impact. These collaborations can occur at all stages of the research process, including idea generation, emerging and active research, research programme expansion (scaling up), and research uptake (knowledge exchange and impact). 

Financial details and eligibility

AberCollab will provide training and financial support of up to £3,000 for collaborative workshops and networking events intended to facilitate intellectual and creative collaboration between AU researchers and external partners. To optimize these opportunities, AberCollab awardees will also receive additional coaching by the Dialogue Centre.  

The programme is funded by Medr through the Research Wales Innovation Strategy.

The programme includes:

• £3,000 to support a collaboration workshop or event.
• 1 day in-person training workshop on 21 January 2025.
• Event support. 
• A wrap-up lunch on 9 July 2025 with fellow awardees, hosted by the Dialogue Centre.

How to apply

Apply by 2 December 2024 (4pm).

Complete and submit the AberCollab Application Form.

Find out more

If there are any queries or if you wish to discuss potential ideas for a workshop or an event, please email resstaff@aber.ac.uk.